Below Average
#6528 of 8,552 schools in TX
A Leal JR Middle
Middle School · Harlandale ISD · San Antonio, TX
A Harlandale ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
743 W SOUTHCROSS BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78211
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A Leal JR Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A Leal JR Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,279
Median home value
$110,200
Median rent
$1,047/mo
College educated
6.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlandale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Dwight MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Terrell Wells MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Lowell MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harlandale ISD
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
A Leal JR Middle is listed in HARLANDALE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A Leal JR Middle
A Leal JR Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of Harlandale ISD, serving approximately 574 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,528 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A Leal JR Middle
What grades does A Leal JR Middle serve?
A Leal JR Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend A Leal JR Middle?
A Leal JR Middle has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Leal JR Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A Leal JR Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A Leal JR Middle rank in TX?
A Leal JR Middle ranks #6,528 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is A Leal JR Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
A Leal JR Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A Leal JR Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A Leal JR Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is A Leal JR Middle a charter school?
No, A Leal JR Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A Leal JR Middle a Title I school?
No, A Leal JR Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A Leal JR Middle?
92.9% of students at A Leal JR Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (210) 989-2040
- Area population (ZIP 78211)
- 30,589
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78211; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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